Ranger Programs

Check our online calendar for ranger talks along the Grant Tree Trail, like this one.

Alison Taggart-Barone

 

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Ranger-Led Programs

Join a National Park Service ranger and explore sequoia groves, take a moonlight walk, or gaze at distant mountains at Beetle Rock. Learn about bears and other mountain wildlife at visitor center talks. And if you're staying in a campground, stop by the amphitheater for an evening program. Walks, talks, activities, and evening programs are free and open to the public. We invite you to join us!

 

• Calendar

Most programs are scheduled in summer from Memorial Day (late-May) through Labor Day (early September). Limited programming is offered during other times of the year, depending on availability of staff. Ranger programs will be advertised on our online calendar. However, we recommend checking with a visitor center once you arrive. They will post updated program information, as occasionally programs are added or canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Be sure to choose programs in the area where you're staying, or allow for travel time to programs in other areas. Learn more about the different places to go in the parks.

No reservations are necessary for scheduled ranger programs.

 

During the winter, rangers will often lead snowshoe walks

NPS photo

Sequoia Parks Conservancy Naturalist-Led Programs

Join our partner, the Sequoia Parks Conservancy (SPC), for a naturalist program through their SPC Adventures program.

SPC Adventures provide both public and private, guided national park experiences for you and your small group. SPC Adventures programs follow CDC safety guidelines and are led by SPC’s trained naturalists who will guide you through the amazing sights and sounds of the parks. Experiences such as sequoia grove night hikes, secluded meadows tours, exclusive astronomy programs, and overnight backpacking trips are available. Visit SPC Adventures webpage or call [phone] to book a trip and learn more. We recommend booking tours two weeks in advance of your visit to the park.

Winter Snowshoe Walks

Our popular ranger-guided snowshoe walks (not offered in 2025) are a great way to explore snowy trails during the winter season. Snowshoe walks are anticipated to begin mid-January and will end as snow conditions deteriorate. Walks are added to our online calendar. Details are also posted at visitor centers.